Archive: 27/05/2016

Athletes' stem cell use gaining wider appeal

When ailing hockey legend Gordie Howe received stem cells grown by the San Diego company Stemedica, the story attracted international attention. But while Howe's status made his case seem exceptional, this once-exotic therapy ...

May 27, 2016

ACOG provides guidance on optimizing postpartum care

(HealthDay)—To optimize postpartum care, anticipatory guidance should be implemented during pregnancy, according to a Committee Opinion published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

May 27, 2016

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ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

(HealthDay)—Investigators describe a strategy for development of a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent. Their research was published online May 19 in Nature Communications.

May 27, 2016

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HMI impulses from ultrasound transducer beneficial in STEMI

(HealthDay)—High mechanical index (HMI) impulses from a diagnostic ultrasound (DUS) transducer during intravenous microbubble infusion can prevent microvascular obstruction in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction ...

May 27, 2016

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Prednisone use linked to increased risk of mortality in RA

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), prednisone use is associated with an increased risk of mortality, according to a study published in the May issue of Arthritis Care & Research.

May 27, 2016

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Triptorelin doesn't prevent chemo-induced ovarian failure

(HealthDay)—Triptorelin plus norethisterone (GnRHa) does not prevent chemotherapy-induced premature ovarian failure (POF) in young patients with lymphoma, according to a study published online May 23 in the Journal of Clinical ...

May 27, 2016

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Imaging study shows promising results for patients with schizophrenia

A team of scientists from across the globe have shown that the brains of patients with schizophrenia have the capacity to reorganize and fight the illness. This is the first time that imaging data has been used to show that ...

May 27, 2016

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New labeling offers more protection for meat lovers

(HealthDay)—When you head to the grocery store to select your steaks for grilling this Memorial Day weekend, you might notice a new safety label on the package.

May 27, 2016

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Genomic study tracks African-American dispersal in the Great Migration

An assessment of genomic diversity in the United States of America clarifies the role of pre-Civil War admixture and early 20th century transit routes in shaping the migration history and genomic diversity among African-Americans ...

May 27, 2016

Health experts urge WHO to consider moving Rio Olympics

Health experts on Friday urged the World Health Organization to consider whether the Rio de Janeiro Olympics should be postponed or moved because of the Zika outbreak.

May 27, 2016

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